Amphoe Bang Saphan

Amphoe Bang Saphan

Infobox Amphoe
name=Bang Saphan
thai=บางสะพาน
province=Prachuap Khiri Khan
coordinates=coord|11|12|54|N|99|30|42|E|type:adm2nd_region:TH
area=868.0
population=71,241
population_as_of=2006
density=82.07
postal_code=77140
geocode=7704

Bang Saphan or Bangsaphan ( _th. บางสะพาน) is a district ("Amphoe") in the southern part of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, central Thailand.

History

Bang Saphan was an ancient city since Ayutthaya kingdom. In Thonburi kingdom, it was named "Mueang" Kamnoed Nopphakhun. King Nangklao (Rama III) of Rattanakosin set Kamnoed Nopphakhun to be a 4th class city under the "Kalahom" (Defence ministry). King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) downgraded the city to be Mueang Kamnoed Nopphakhun district. In 1915 King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) renamed the district by cutting the word "Mueang" off. Later the king changed the name to be Bang Saphan.

Geography

Amphoe Bang Saphan's neighboring districts are Thap Sakae to the north and Bang Saphan Noi to the south. To the west is the Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar, to the east the Gulf of Thailand.

Administration

The district is divided into 7 subdistricts ("tambon"), which are further subdivided into 71 villages ("muban"). There are three townships ("thesaban tambon") areas - Kamnoet Nopphakhun covers parts of "tambon" Kamnoet Nopphakhun, Ronthong covers part of "tambon" Ronthong, and Ban Krut covers parts of "tambon" Thongchai. There are further 7 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO) responsible for the non-municipal areas.

Attractions

Bang Saphan is a quiet and rural area, mostly unspoiled by mass tourism. The district has some fine beaches in Ban Krut, Bang Saphan Noi, and Ban Burd, which offer white sand and clear water. Koh Talu, just of the coast, is also an increasingly popular diving and snorkeling spot for its beautiful coral reefs and marine life.

External links

* [http://www.amphoe.com/menu.php?am=340&pv=28&mid=1 amphoe.com]


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